Records from 1994 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 21 May 2026.
Inspection history · 12
21 May 2026
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8377169
30 April 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8124139
21 April 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8113475
16 May 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7911438
27 July 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7754035
19 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7510882
29 June 2022
Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7492371
22 November 2013
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4758838
23 August 2010
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3821279
28 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 415307
22 June 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 659061
9 June 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 43495
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 21 May 2026
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: Main engine lubricating oil pressure and rpm... Port oil pressure gauge was found inoperable in the pilot house. Replace with new.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2026
Resolved 11 June 2026
Resolution: Gauge replaced.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 21 May 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. "Light Boat" light found extinguished. Replace bulb and or light.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2026
Resolved 11 June 2026
Resolution: Light replaced.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 21 May 2026
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. Port aft void closure was found with insufficient gasket material. Replace gasket with new.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2026
Resolved 11 June 2026
Resolution: Gasket Replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 21 April 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions... Alcohol Pads were found expired; Replace with new.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 May 2025
Resolved 21 May 2026
Resolution: Alcohol pads verified during annual inspection: 8377169
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370 for specified areas where the vessel operates: RIVERS - 3 day and 3 night. Vessel's distress signals were found expired. Add additional 3 distress signals.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2024
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: Distress signals replaced
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
Each life-jacket must have a life-jacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life-jacket. PFD lights found expired. Replace with new.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2024
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: PFD lights replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
Stowage positions of lifejackets stowed in a berthing space or stateroom and all lifejacket containers must be marked in block capital letters and number with the minimum quantity, identity... Properly label PFD storage in accommodation space.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2024
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: Stowage container labeled.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges... Auxiliary generator engine cooling water temperature, and oil pressure. Oil pressure, and cooling water temperature gauges for PORT generator found inoperable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2024
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: Gauges repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. PORT MDE fuel shut of valve found not fully opening. Adjust valve, and provide proof of proper operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2024
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: Valve repaired, and shown fully opening.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. Replace expired contents of first aid kits.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2024
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: Expired items replaced in first aid kit.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 27 July 2023
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed an maintained to prove for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety or persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. PORT and STBD oil pressure gauges for both main diesel engines, and generator sets were found not working.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 August 2023
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: Gauges were verified during 2024 annual
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 July 2023
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked (1) in block capital letters with the name of the vessel... Mark 01 life jacket.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 August 2023
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: PFDs marked
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 27 July 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. Replace expired contents of main deck first aid kit.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 August 2023
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: Items replaced in first aid kid.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 27 July 2022
Resolved
audible on the high water bilge alarm inoperable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 26 August 2022
Resolution: audible alarm operational
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 27 July 2022
Resolved
Pulley's for the main engines are not protected by guards.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 26 August 2022
Resolution: guard has been installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 July 2022
Resolved
Two additional lifejackets are required per manning level request.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 26 August 2022
Resolution: correct number of lifejackets now onboard
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 27 July 2022
Resolved
Vessel is not outfitted with emergency lighting or phosphorescent tape.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 13 September 2022
Resolution: tape has been placed for egress routes
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 27 July 2022
Resolved
A light dedicated at the entry of the pilothouse and engine room is missing.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 26 August 2022
Resolution: glow in the dark flashlights in boxes now installed
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
COI has not been obtained by the required phase in period.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 27 July 2022
Resolution: COI completed.